ROYAL: Edward, Prince of Wales, pays flying visit to Eastbourne (1931)

BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit His Royal Highness, Edward Prince of Wales, pays a ’flying’ visit to Eastbourne. Holiday makers? Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: HRH Drops In ENGLAND: Eastbourne: EXT Light aircraft, carrying Prince of Wales, lands at aerodrome Edward Prince of Wales greeted by officials Edward puts on his bowler hat as walks along Troops present arms and military band plays national anthem “God Save the King“ SOT as Edward raises his hat Edward reviewing troops Royal motorcade along past crowds of wellwishers en route to war memorial Procession of cars passing under decorated arch Background: His Royal Highness, Edward Prince of Wales, pays a ’flying’ visit to Eastbourne. Holiday makers hail the heir to throne on official visit. B/W footage. Edward VIII of Great Britain 1936 / Duke of Windsor (1894-1936) / Aviation / Roy